Americana: And the Act of Getting Over It

Détails de Americana: And the Act of Getting Over It

I received this book free through the Vine program, but strangely it does not come up on the system for me to review. Regardless, it was thoroughly enjoyed.Luke Healy the author, an Irish citizen sees America as the promised land. He traveled here as a child, even went to college here, but never as yet had the opportunity to stay on. Staying home with his parents trying to get by in a trying economy as a cartoonist, he decides he wants to hike the PCT, after seeing the trailer for Wild. Having read the book Wild myself, I can see why he was inspired. Cheryl Strayed had no more the capability of long haul hiking than he did.But both would persevere.I’m the reverse of the author. I’m of Irish Heritage and American born. Having hiked in the Adirondacks, I know I will never do the PCT. But, I admire those who do. Not only for their gumption but taking the time out of their life to do so. I’ve recently traveled to Ireland and see the kinship with those of us born here.This book is interesting in that it is both written and drawn. It is on white paper with blue lettering. Highly readable. This is not a small thing as just recently I received a book grey on beige. It was a nightmare to read, except with a strong light. The cartoons, are the authors signature and capture the wilderness. Thoroughly enjoyed.I can see where the shear length of time could beat you down. Imagine the months of just walking. Few people's bodies could do so without complaint. It is a mind over matter.If you have an interest in hiking, especially the PCT, this book captures it. Also the storytelling with cartoons takes it up a notch.